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IIT Develops ‘Self-Healing’ Solar Cell Coating

New polymeric coating for solar cells heals cracks within five minutes.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has reportedly developed a new formula for a “self-healing” polymeric coating for solar cells that can heal cracks within five minutes.    The team was led by Dr. Sanjib Banerjee from the chemistry department, and their report has been published in the European Polymer Journal. Banerjee reportedly plans to submit the formula for evaluation for potential aerospace applications.   According to a report from Mercom India, a clean energy co...

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